Hong Zhu Restaurant
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 12, Dayu Road, Yangcheng Lake
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Suzhou, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 12, Dayu Road, Yangcheng Lake. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Freshwater Crab, Flatfish, Water Celery and Tofu Skin Salad.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Suzhou
- Category: 江浙菜
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 12, Dayu Road, Yangcheng Lake
- Popular dishes: Freshwater Crab, Flatfish, Water Celery and Tofu Skin Salad, River Shrimp, Steamed Yangcheng Lake No.1 Prawns
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Dishes
Freshwater CrabDazhagai is a traditional famous dish made primarily from fresh crabs.选用肥壮的螃蟹，清蒸或煮制而成，保留了蟹肉的原汁原味，蟹黄丰富，肉质鲜嫩。
FlatfishFlatfish is a dish made from fresh flatfish, marinated and then pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy, often seasoned with ginger and garlic.
Water Celery and Tofu Skin SaladA refreshing cold dish made with water celery and tofu skin, lightly dressed with garlic and sesame oil.
River ShrimpFresh river shrimp are cleaned and boiled or fried in water to retain their natural flavor, or stir-fried with scallions, ginger, and garlic for a tender, chewy texture.
Steamed Yangcheng Lake No.1 PrawnsSteamed Yangcheng Lake No.1 Prawns use premium large prawns from Yangcheng Lake as the main ingredient. Fresh prawns are cleaned, arranged on a plate with a few slices of ginger and spring onion, then steamed over high heat for several minutes until the shells turn red and the meat is cooked. A small amount of steamed fish soy sauce or a light special sauce is drizzled over the dish before serving. The prawn meat is plump, bright red in color, and retains its original flavor and natural sweetness.
Poached ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional dish made primarily from young chicken. It is boiled without any seasonings, preserving the natural flavor of the meat. It is served with a specially prepared sauce to enhance its original taste.
Chicken SoupA soup made primarily with chicken, cooked slowly in water or broth with ginger slices and green onions. Add goji berries, red dates, or yam for richer flavor.
Chicken Blood, Shepherd's Purse, and Chicken SoupThis is a soup dish primarily made with fresh chicken blood, shepherd's purse (a cruciferous vegetable similar to small bok choy, with a tender texture), and chicken. The basic method involves blanching the chicken, then simmering it with ingredients like ginger slices to create a clear broth base. Once the chicken is tender, pre-processed and solidified chicken blood cubes and cleaned shepherd's purse are added and cooked briefly until the greens wilt and the blood is heated through. The soup is clear, highlighting the freshness of the chicken and the delicate aroma of the shepherd's purse, with the chicken blood providing a unique texture.